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OY03 NSU

2003 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,013 mi
Last recorded84,013 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 NSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 84,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer sidelight not working

covers fitted to engine and under car

Fail 27 Jan 2016 84,013 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer sidelight not working

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 13 Jan 2015 78,952 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,420 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,543 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,810 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 54,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,674 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,200 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,135 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 33,746 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,405 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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OY03 NSU is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY03 NSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY03 NSU registered?

OY03 NSU is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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